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On Wednesday’s TV broadcast of the Nationals’ 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs, MASN play-by-play man Bob Carpenter called it “one of the best races Teddy has ever raced.”

Unfortunately for Teddy, it wasn’t quite enough.

Abe Lincoln led wire to wire in an all-out sprint, with Teddy Roosevelt tailing him step for step the whole way. It was an impressive showing that sent the crowd to its feet, but didn’t prevent Abe from capturing win #19 on the season.

Upon crossing the finish line, the four presidents revealed the message hidden on their t-shirts.